Historic bridges · East of England
Thrapston Bridge And Attached Causeway (That Part In Islip Civil Parish) Thrapston Bridge And Attached Causeway (That Part In Thrapston Civil Parish)
In or near Woodford.
Thrapston Bridge And Attached Causeway (That Part In Islip Civil Parish) Thrapston Bridge And Attached Causeway (That Part In Thrapston Civil Parish) — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in engla
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- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
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Thrapston Bridge And Attached Causeway (That Part In Islip Civil Parish) Thrapston Bridge And Attached Causeway (That Part In Thrapston Civil Parish) is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1040327). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
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Heritage listing
Details SP9978 THRAPSTON BRIDGE STREET 16/153 Thrapston Bridge and attached causeway (that part in Thrapston C.P.) GV II Item includes that part in the parish of Islip. Bridge over River Nene. Medieval origins, partly rebuilt and widened mid/late C18 and restored C19 and C20. Squired coursed limestone and limestone ashlar, part restored with blue brickwork. East elevation of 9 arches. 4 arches to left are medieval, double chamfered, with 2-centred heads; widened C18 with semi-circular outer arches. 5 arches to centre and right are probably C18, semi-circular, with plain string course above 4 arches to right. All arches have orange brick dressings. 2 arches to far right have panels of blue brickwork between. 4 cutwaters, with refuges, between centre arches. Plain parapet with chamfered ashlar coping. West elevation is similar with panels of blue brickwork to left and 2 cutwaters with refuges between centre arches. In 1224 Bishop Hugh of Wells granted an indulgence to travellers contributing to the repair of the bridge and in 1313 Bishop Dalderby granted an indulgence for the fabric of the Chapel of St. Thomas the Martyr next to the bridge. In C14 and C15 grants were obtained for its repair. Leland mentions a bridge of 8 arches in 1543 and a brief for repairs mentions a bridge of 24 arches in 1664. (V.C.H.: Northamptonshire, Vol.3, p.139). Listing NGR: SP9907478630 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 232485 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Upper Nene Valley Gravel Pits SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Thrapston Bridge and its attached causeway, located in the West Midlands, spans the River Nene and lies within the civil parishes of Islip and Thrapston. This structure is designated as a Grade II listed building, highlighting its historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 52.3967, -0.5454
- District
- North Northamptonshire
- Parish
- Islip
- Postcode
- NN14 3JU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Corby and East Northamptonshire
Sources
- wikidata: Q26292129 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Thrapston Bridge And Attached Causeway (That Part In Islip Civil Parish) Thrapston Bridge And Attached Causeway (That Part In Thrapston Civil Parish)?
- Thrapston Bridge And Attached Causeway (That Part In Islip Civil Parish) Thrapston Bridge And Attached Causeway (That Part In Thrapston Civil Parish) is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode NN14 3JU), in the parish of Islip.
- What is Thrapston Bridge And Attached Causeway (That Part In Islip Civil Parish) Thrapston Bridge And Attached Causeway (That Part In Thrapston Civil Parish)?
- Thrapston Bridge And Attached Causeway (That Part In Islip Civil Parish) Thrapston Bridge And Attached Causeway (That Part In Thrapston Civil Parish) — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in engla
- How do I get to Thrapston Bridge And Attached Causeway (That Part In Islip Civil Parish) Thrapston Bridge And Attached Causeway (That Part In Thrapston Civil Parish)?
- Drivers can use postcode NN14 3JU.
- Is Thrapston Bridge And Attached Causeway (That Part In Islip Civil Parish) Thrapston Bridge And Attached Causeway (That Part In Thrapston Civil Parish) a listed building?
- Thrapston Bridge And Attached Causeway (That Part In Islip Civil Parish) Thrapston Bridge And Attached Causeway (That Part In Thrapston Civil Parish) is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Thrapston Bridge And Attached Causeway (That Part In Islip Civil Parish) Thrapston Bridge And Attached Causeway (That Part In Thrapston Civil Parish) a protected site?
- Yes — Thrapston Bridge And Attached Causeway (That Part In Islip Civil Parish) Thrapston Bridge And Attached Causeway (That Part In Thrapston Civil Parish) is part of the Upper Nene Valley Gravel Pits SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Thrapston Bridge And Attached Causeway (That Part In Islip Civil Parish) Thrapston Bridge And Attached Causeway (That Part In Thrapston Civil Parish) free to visit?
- Yes, Thrapston Bridge And Attached Causeway (That Part In Islip Civil Parish) Thrapston Bridge And Attached Causeway (That Part In Thrapston Civil Parish) is free to enter.
- How do I get to Thrapston Bridge And Attached Causeway (That Part In Islip Civil Parish) Thrapston Bridge And Attached Causeway (That Part In Thrapston Civil Parish)?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode NN14 3JU. It sits within the Corby and East Northamptonshire parliamentary constituency.